Sleep Fairy and Parent Rescue

✨ Unpopular opinion...

I don't tell parents to put their baby down "drowsy but awake."

I know it's one of the most common pieces of sleep advice out there, but in my experience, it often makes settling harder, not easier.

Here's why...

When a baby is drowsy, they're relaxed, cosy, and often enjoying being cuddled.

Then they're suddenly put down.

For many babies, that change in position and the loss of your warmth and contact is enough to trigger their startle reflex. They become fully awake again and can get themselves into quite an upset state.

Now, instead of helping them drift off to sleep, you're trying to calm an alert, frustrated baby.

Personally, I'd much rather help a baby feel calm, settled and secure in their sleep space first, before expecting them to fall asleep there.

Every baby is different, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach to sleep. That's why I never follow rigid rules or generic sleep training methods.

Instead, I create gentle, personalised plans that work with your baby's temperament, development, and your parenting style.

If you've been trying "drowsy but awake" and wondering why it isn't working, you're definitely not alone.

Sometimes it isn't that you're doing it wrong.

Sometimes it's just the wrong approach for your baby. ❤️

Have you ever tried putting your baby down drowsy but awake? Did it work for you? Let me know below. 👇

POV: it’s 3:07am, your baby has been awake for 2 hours, and suddenly you’re googling:

“Can babies smell fear?”
“Why does my baby only sleep if I sacrifice my own basic needs?”
“Is it normal to cry over a muslin cloth?”
“How long can a human survive on broken sleep and oat bars?”

Sleep deprivation is WILD.
And honestly? Sometimes what exhausted parents need most isn’t another rigid routine or scary sleep advice… it’s reassurance, support, and someone to say: you’re not failing.

If you’ve ever found yourself deep in the 3am Google rabbit hole, you’re definitely not alone 💛

Drop your funniest sleep deprived search below 👇